Yallunder
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Yallunder | |
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| Born | Yolanda Nyembezi 23 August 1994 Mbizana, Eastern Cape, South Africa |
| Alma mater | Tshwane University of Technology |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Afro-Soul |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2018–present |
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Yolanda Nyembezi (born 23 August 1994[1]), professionally known as Yallunder is a South African singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Bizana, Eastern Cape, Nyambezi signed her first record deal with 1020 Cartel, released her EP Uthando Lwam in 2020.
Career[edit]
Yolanda Nyembezi was born on 23 August 1994 in the village of Sea View in Mbizana (now Bizana), Eastern cape.
Yallunder attended Nongeke S.S.S where she matriculated. In 2017, she graduated at Tshwane University of Technology.[2]
In February 2018, Nyembezi covered "Buya" by Black Coffee released off Piece of Me (2015).[3]
After her graduation she joined Gauteng Opera,[4] later she met Sjava who signed her to 1020 Cartel,[4] she co-written and also featured compilation Isambulo which was released on August 28, 2020.[5][6] Her first project Uthando Lwam was released in November 2020.[7][8] At the 15th ceremony of South African Traditional Music Awards, her song "Impilo Iyaqhubeka" was nominated for Best IsiXhosa Artist/Group.[9]
In August 2021, she established her show Truth, which premiered on Locaflix.[4]
In early May 2022, she signed a record deal with The Vth Season,[10][11] and released her single "Emaphupheni Am", on 6 May.[12]
In early June 2023, Yallunder established her own record label Masani Music. That same month she announced her debut studio album Kum, released on 4 August 2023. Its lead single "11:11 Makukhanye" was released on 9 June 2023.
Yallunder released "Imali", featuring Mpho.Wav and Kenza on 26 October 2023.
Discography[edit]
Studio albums[edit]
- Kum (2023)
Collaborative albums[edit]
- iSambulo (2020)
Extended plays[edit]
- Uthando Lwam (2020)
Achievements[edit]
City Awards[edit]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| 2021 | Herself | Best Newcomer of the Year | Won |
South African Traditional Music Awards[edit]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2021 | Uthando Lwam | Best IsiXhosa Artist/Group | Nominated | [13][14] |
South African Music Awards[edit]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| 2023 | "Ndinovalo" (Mörda, Yallunder) | Remix of the Year | Won |
References[edit]
- ^ "YALLUNDER biography | Music In Africa". Music In Africa. 27 January 2022. Retrieved 2022-05-07.
- ^ Bega, Sheree (2018-03-17). "Must opera now completely die in SA before people wake up?". Independent Online. Retrieved 2022-05-07.
- ^ "WATCH: Black Coffee blown away by this fans rendition of his song". South Africa. 2018-02-28. Retrieved 2022-06-25.
- ^ a b c Ngenyane, Andiswa (2021-08-05). "YALLUNDER OPENS UP IN NEW SHOW! | Dailysun". Dailysun. Retrieved 2022-05-07.
- ^ Mahlangu, Quincy (2020-08-28). "Sjava's label drops iSambulo | Dailysun". Daily SUN. Retrieved 2022-05-07.
- ^ Maqubela, Nokulunga (2020-08-28). "Newly Launched Label, 1020 Cartel Release Their First Ever Project "iSambulo" | Slikouronlife". Slikouronlife. Retrieved 2022-05-07.
- ^ Miya, Madzadza (2020-11-12). "Listen To Yallunder's Debut EP 'Uthando Lwam' - OkayAfrica". OkayAfrica. Retrieved 2022-05-07.
- ^ "Yallunder Releases Debut EP Titled "Uthando Lwam" - Blazon Magazine". Blazon Magazine. 16 November 2020. Retrieved 2022-05-07.
- ^ Shumba, Ano (7 October 2021). "South African Traditional Music Achievement Awards 2021: All the nominees | Music In Africa". Music In Africa. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
- ^ Darangwa, Shingai (2022-05-04). "Yallunder signs with Vth Season, joining heavyweights Ami Faku, AKA and more". Independent Online. Retrieved 2022-05-07.
- ^ "Yallunder signs with Vth Season, joining heavyweights Ami Faku, AKA and more". MSN. Retrieved 2022-05-07.
- ^ Manjo, Theo. "Yallunder Releases Her First Single Under Vth Season, "Emaphupheni Am" | Slikouronlife". Slikouronlife. Retrieved 2022-05-07.
- ^ Mazibuko, Thobile (2021-11-29). "All the Satma Awards 2021 winners". Independent Online. Retrieved 2021-11-29.
- ^ Seroto, Butchie (2021-12-01). "South African Traditional Music Achievement Awards 2021: All the winners | Music In Africa". Music In Africa. Retrieved 2022-03-26.